# Mastercard Incorporated (MA): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Credit Services
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Mastercard Incorporated is a global technology firm specializing in providing transaction processing and a wide array of payment solutions, operating across the United States and internationally. Its core business centers on enabling the entire payment transaction lifecycle – including authorization, clearing, and settlement – alongside offering a spectrum of complementary payment services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of integrated products and value-added services to a diverse clientele, which includes individual account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 USD |
| Market Cap | $546.28B |
| P/E (TTM) | 33.21 |
| EPS (TTM) | $18.78 |
| 52-Week Range | $464.52 – $633.29 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.56% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.56% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.48 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.48 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 15 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 14.5% / 15.1% / 14.6% / 16.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 17.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 18.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 19.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 19.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $0.8700 | 2026-11-09 |
| 2026-07-09 | $0.8700 | 2026-08-07 |
| 2026-04-09 | $0.8700 | 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-01-09 | $0.8700 | 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-10-09 | $0.7600 | 2025-11-07 |
| 2025-07-09 | $0.7600 | 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-04-09 | $0.7600 | 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.7600 | 2025-02-07 |
| 2024-10-09 | $0.6600 | 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-07-09 | $0.6600 | 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-04-08 | $0.6600 | 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-01-08 | $0.6600 | 2024-02-09 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Mastercard Incorporated do?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) operates in the Financial - Credit Services industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is MA's market cap?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has a market capitalization of approximately $546.28 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MA pay a dividend?

Yes, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.56%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MA pay dividends?

Mastercard Incorporated pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.48 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MA's payout ratio?

Mastercard Incorporated's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ma/peers

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